Peace Corps evacuating volunteers over coronavirus outbreak

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The US Peace Corps is suspending its global operations and evacuating all volunteers as concerns mount about the coronavirus pandemic, the organization said Sunday.

“As COVID-19 continues to spread and international travel becomes more and more challenging by the day, we are acting now to safeguard your well-being and prevent a situation where Volunteers are unable to leave their host countries,” director Jody K. Olsen said in a letter to volunteers.

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Peace News Staff

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